While many people use the terms drug abuse and addiction interchangeably, abuse and addiction have separate and distinct meanings. One can abuse drugs without necessarily being addicted to drugs. The drug abuse definition focuses more around the way a person uses drugs, while the drug addiction definition includes the use of drugs and also the […]
Folic acid is a pregnancy superhero! Taking a prenatal vitamin with the recommended 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of your baby’s brain and spinal cord. Take it every day and go ahead and have a bowl of fortified cereal, too. What Is Folic Acid? […]
According to a study of diet and fertility from Harvard Medical School, unlike other factors that you cannot control such as age and genetics, eating certain foods and avoiding others is something you can do yourself to help improve your ovulatory function. “Eating as if you’re already pregnant can actually help prime your body for […]
Anovulation occurs when an egg does not release, or ovulate, from a woman’s ovaries. Chronic anovulation is a common cause of infertility. According to the National Institutes of Health, these conditions account for almost 30 percent of female infertility. When you’re trying to conceive, it’s normal to begin paying closer attention to your cycle. After […]
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. People who have malaria usually feel very sick, with a high fever and shaking chills. Children under 5 years of age are one of most vulnerable groups affected by malaria. In Africa, about 285 000 […]
Revive is made from pure herbal ingredients produced to delay ejaculation and boost male sexual performance. The main mechanism of Revive to improve sex appeal is increase reflection of nerve condition. There are several reasons why a man may ejaculate prematurely. For some men, the cause is due to an innate reflex or psychological predisposition […]
Prenatal vitamins are supplements that contain daily vitamins and minerals you need before and during your pregnancy. Folic acid is the most important vitamin to take when planning a pregnancy. Folic acid is a B vitamin that cells in your body need for growing and developing. Taking 400 mcg of folic acid every day for […]
An infection occurs when another organism enters your body and causes disease. The organisms that cause infections are very diverse and can include things like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.You can acquire an infection in many different ways, such as directly from a person with an infection, via contaminated food or water, and even […]
Not ovulating can make getting pregnant tricky; in fact, it accounts for an estimated 25 to 30 percent of infertility cases in women. Ovulation is a part of your menstrual cycle. It occurs when an egg is released from your ovary. When the egg is released, it may or may not be fertilized by sperm. […]
Cockroaches (Insecta: Blattaria) are insects that have been in existence since antiquity, thriving in so many habitats and consuming virtually any organic matter including fresh and processed human foods, stored products, garbage, and sewage. Cockroaches are abundant in most homes in Nigeria, where they are actually called “landlords” in homes. Cockroaches are among the most […]
